BRANCHING OUT

• BRYAN RABIN announces the launch of BRYAN RABIN INC., a Los Angeles-based event, lifestyle and brand marketing firm. Call 323/666-3531 or visit www.bryanrabin.com.

• Orlando, Fla.-based BILL WHIDDEN DESIGNS has launched www.bwdesigns.com, an easier-to-use, updated version of its previous website. Call 407/816-1905 or visit www.bwdesigns.com.

• BRITT WHITFIELD has opened REVEL GLOBAL EVENTS, a Chicago- and New York-based meeting, event planning and destination management company. Call 312/240-0094 or visit www.revelglobalevents.com.

BUSINESS NEWS

• CENTERPLATE, a Stamford, Conn.-based entertainment hospitality company, has formed a joint venture with restaurateurs Michael Kaufman and Michael Sternberg, founders of Harry's Tap Room in Arlington, Va. Kaufman and Sternberg will serve as co-presidents of the newly formed venture. For more information, call 203/975-5941 or visit www.centerplate.com.

• New Hollywood, Calif.-based restaurant CITRUS AT SOCIAL announces the launch of CITRUS CATERING, an off-site catering service. Under the direction of MELISSA DARPINO, Social Hollywood's special events director, the service offers California-French cuisine. For more information, call 323/337-9770 or visit www.socialhollywood.com.

• Carol Stream, Ill.-based M&M THE SPECIAL EVENTS CO. has joined forces with THE CUSTOM EVENT, a Libertyville, Ill.-based event planning firm, to provide clients with a cohesive package of materials, design services and event production. For more information, call 630/871-9999 or visit www.mmspecialevents.com.

MEA CULPA

• In our March issue, we listed an incorrect site for the tent at The Welcome Event at The Special Event 2008 in Atlanta; the tent was located at the New World of Coca-Cola. Visit www.woccatlanta.com.